Announcement of awards in predefined areas (APA) 2021

The photo shows karstified (dissolved) marble at Liland in Evenes municipality.

09/06/2021 The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy announced APA 2021 on 9 June 2021, encompassing the predefined areas with blocks in the North Sea, Norwegian Sea and Barents Sea.

The deadline to apply for APA 2021 is Wednesday, 8 September 2021 at 12:00. Applicants are encouraged to submit in good time before the deadline.

Awards are expected during the first quarter of 2022.

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